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Anybody have milkweed in their yard?
Posted on 4/19/24 at 10:04 am
Posted on 4/19/24 at 10:04 am
Pros and cons to planting it in ours?
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Posted on 4/19/24 at 10:06 am to tigerbaiter
Pros - caterpillars turning into Monarchs
Cons - poisonous resin and aphids. Many, many, aphids.
Cons - poisonous resin and aphids. Many, many, aphids.
Posted on 4/19/24 at 10:17 am to tigerbaiter
Cons, invasive potentially
Posted on 4/19/24 at 11:21 am to ThrowITdeep
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Cons, invasive potentially
It is native. Unless you find some exotic Asian type or something.
From US Fish and Wildlife:
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Myth #1: Milkweed is an invasive weed
Milkweed is a beneficial wildflower. It may have “weed” in the name, but there are over 100 species of milkweed native to the United States and none of them are considered “noxious weeds”. While milkweed can grow quickly, planting species local to your region and researching a bit about growing patterns is a good way to ensure it won’t take over your yard.
Posted on 4/19/24 at 12:35 pm to tigerbaiter
I can't think of a con... pretty flowers and awesome caterpillars.
Posted on 4/19/24 at 1:39 pm to bayoubengals88
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Cons - poisonous resin
Simple...don't eat it, and don't rub the sap all over yourself.
This is one of those things that isn't a huge issue.
Posted on 4/19/24 at 1:50 pm to Cowboyfan89
quote:Thanks, I'll tell my toddler.
Simple...don't eat it, and don't rub the sap all over yourself.
This is one of those things that isn't a huge issue.
Posted on 4/19/24 at 2:29 pm to bayoubengals88
quote:I'll throw in one more many for kicks.
Many, many, aphids.
Many!
Posted on 4/19/24 at 2:49 pm to Tigers4Lyfe
Yeah I had to cut mine down early last summer.
Posted on 4/19/24 at 2:56 pm to tigerbaiter
I have a planter with some on the far end of my property because of the aphids.
ETA:
They honestly aren't THAT bad. I did this as a precaution because my mother told me about the aphids. She is in Louisiana and I'm not so maybe we just have fewer aphids. There are some on it at all times though.
ETA:
They honestly aren't THAT bad. I did this as a precaution because my mother told me about the aphids. She is in Louisiana and I'm not so maybe we just have fewer aphids. There are some on it at all times though.
This post was edited on 4/19/24 at 2:59 pm
Posted on 4/19/24 at 6:47 pm to CatfishJohn
I've known some people to use it as a trap plant for aphids, drawing them away from other plants that they really didn't want them on.
Posted on 4/19/24 at 6:51 pm to tigerbaiter
Pro: Easy to grow.
I planted a couple a month ago in less than ideal soil...already tripled in size. Hummingbirds do seem to like it.
I planted a couple a month ago in less than ideal soil...already tripled in size. Hummingbirds do seem to like it.
Posted on 4/19/24 at 8:15 pm to bayoubengals88
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Thanks, I'll tell my toddler.
Why is your kid eating random plants in the yard unsupervised?
In all seriousness, I get it, but I taught my son what poison ivy was when he was probably 3. There's plenty of nasty plants out there.
Posted on 4/19/24 at 9:02 pm to Cowboyfan89
Started searching for how to deter aphids and this was the first result, from the LSU Ag Center.
LSU Ag on Aphids
Spoilers: they’re ok and leave them to feed? I would have never guessed.
I may still throw some banana peels and coffee grounds around the bases to minimize them (I read they can help deter)
LSU Ag on Aphids
Spoilers: they’re ok and leave them to feed? I would have never guessed.
I may still throw some banana peels and coffee grounds around the bases to minimize them (I read they can help deter)
Posted on 4/19/24 at 9:14 pm to tigerbaiter
I planted a patch about 3 ft. wide and 6 ft. long and had it for a few years. They would be loaded with caterpillars that made the cocoons and would emerge as Monarchs.
Pretty cool to watch the metamorphosis.
Pretty cool to watch the metamorphosis.
Posted on 4/20/24 at 7:47 am to LegendInMyMind
Most milkweed that I see in nurseries is tropical milkweed, and it’s not native. I’ve been told it has a longer blooming period than the natives, which may not be good for the monarchs.
Posted on 4/20/24 at 10:06 am to Cowboyfan89
quote:He’s not, because we don’t have them. Also, he’s not even two.
Why is your kid eating random plants in the yard unsupervised?
The guy asked for a con. It’s not neutral and it’s not a pro. Sure, it can be neutralized, but not 100%
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